16 Of The Most Incredible Trees That Are Real Throughout The World

Our mother nature can create all possibilities and wonders, which triggers off our admiration. The majestic trees are her proof. You may find that the trees around you are of various kinds. They may have the longest history or the special outlook that all are impressive. Take a look at these below trees and you are gonna like them. (via: distractify )

These colorful trees have bright green bark that can often change tones as the tree ages or the weather changes making it appear to almost have a rainbow appearance ranging from orange, purple, blue and maroon.

Even though 400 years doesn’t make it the oldest bonsai tree currently living, this tree is special because it survived the Hiroshima nuclear bombing in 1945. It now is in the National Bonsai museum in Washington, D.C.

Banyan trees are a type of fig that actually start out growing on the trunks of other trees. The host trees eventually die from the Banyan taking over causing them to rot away and giving the tree its unique “hollowed-out” look that its famous for.The hollowed out insides of a Banyan tree can be shelter for many different species of animals.

The various trees that grow in this southern area of New Zealand are exposed to the harsh Antarctic winds causing them to constantly be subjected to strong winds. Their signature “sideways look” are a reminder of the tenacity of mother nature.

Located in the White Mountains of California, this famous bristlecone pine was long believed to be the oldest living non-colonal organism in the world until the discovery of another bristlecone which was believed to be well over 5,000 years old.

These genetically engineered trees were designed by horticulturalist Axel Erlandson. These trees could be bent and contorted to all sorts of shapes making them a living wonder attraction for many people throughout the 1940s and 50s. gilroygardens.org

#8 The Hundred Horse Chestnut

The oldest known chestnut tree in the world at around 4,000 years old, this Sicilian chestnut is special because of the legend that surrounds it. According to the story, a group of 100 knights were stranded in a thunderstorm and were able to seek safety under this tree thus giving the majestic chestnut its interesting name.

This Montezuma Cypress is located in the town square of Santa Maria del Tula in Mexico. It’s unique trunk is considered to be the thickest in the world. The exact age of the tree is unknown, with estimates ranging from 1,200 years all the way up to a whopping 3,000 years old.

The hollow trunk of this Boab tree located in Derby, Western Australia was supposedly once used by indigenous Australians as a holding cell for criminals. Of course this is just a legend as there is no supporting evidence that this was the case.

Located in the heart of Sherwood forest in Nottinghamsire, England, this tree was allegedly once Robin Hood’s hideout according to local legends. It’s become weak in recent years requiring branches to be supported by man made structures.

This amazing tree has been engineered to grow 40 different kinds of stone fruits, ranging from peaches to cherries. It’s nothing short of a modern marvel, opening the door to many new trees that can help feed people in harsher climates.

Covering an area of over 2,000 square meters, this tree has been part of the Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan since 1870. Because of the nature of Wisteria trees spreading, it’s heavy branches are now supported by metal structures allowing tourists to get amazing photo opportunity below its canopy.

#14 General Sherman, the giant sequoia, is the single tallest single stem tree in the entire world.

In what looks like something from another planet, Boabab trees have their unique shape due to the water they store in their trunks because of the long droughts in the harsh African climate. Some of the larger Boababs have been found to have over 32,000 gallons of water stored in their trunks during the peak rainy seasons. Boabab